Kitchen Tip

Instead of frying bacon, lay strips on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.  Prepared this way, bacon comes out crisp and flat.  Plus, the pan cleans easily, and there's no stovetop spattering.

Kitchen Tip

For quick-and-easy garlic breadsticks (and a great way to use up leftover buns), split a hot dog bun down the middle and cut each half lengthwise.  Butter each strip; sprinkle with garlic salt or powder.  Place on a baking sheet and broil until toasted.